A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the publisher of the Wall Street Journal for the second time. This legal action sought $10 billion in damages and was dismissed with prejudice, which means it cannot be filed again.
The lawsuit was related to the newspaper’s reporting in 2025 about a crass birthday gift sent to Jeffrey Epstein decades ago. Epstein, known for his conviction as a sex offender, was at the center of this controversial report.
Judge’s decision came on Saturday, marking another legal setback for Trump in his pursuit of damages against the publication. This dismissal underscores ongoing tensions between media outlets and high-profile political figures regarding defamation claims.
The image of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, captured while observing President Trump address news media members in the Oval Office on February 3, 2025, accompanies this case’s coverage. The interactions between powerful media executives and political leaders continue to draw public attention.
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